1972 Triumph 2.5PI Mark 2

Highlights

• Rare, desirable Metallic Grey over Black
• Assembled at Triumph's Belgian factory at Mechelen, near Brussels, and originally delivered new to Lisbon, Portugal
• Largely original and unrestored, retaining pre-facelift styling and features
• Extensive documentation spanning three countries of ownership
• In current ownership for approximately five years, garaged and used sparingly

The Appeal

The Triumph 2.5PI Mk2 was the flagship of the Triumph saloon range: a fuel-injected, inline six-cylinder sporting saloon that married Michelotti's elegant Italian lines with wood-trimmed British craftsmanship. The result was a seriously suave car that was capable of turning heads as readily as anything from the continent. In manual overdrive form, it offered a refined and effortless driving experience, and today these cars are increasingly hard to find in honest, well-preserved condition.

This particular example has a fascinating provenance. Assembled at Triumph's Belgian plant in Mechelen, it was delivered new to its first owner in Lisbon on 20th December 1972. It later made its way to France, west of Lyon, in 2018, where the paintwork was refreshed in its current metallic grey. A new metering unit was fitted, and the injectors were serviced at the same time. The current keeper imported the car to the UK in 2021 and has since undertaken a careful programme of sympathetic fettling, returning various details to factory specification and addressing mechanical items as outlined in The Detail section below.

The vendor describes the engine as refined, quick, and smooth, with a supple ride and a gear change and overdrive that shift nicely. Accompanying the car is a thorough documentation file covering its history across Portugal, France, and the UK.

Key Information

• Mileage: 1,900 miles (indicated)
• The vendor estimates approximately 59,000 total miles based on condition, originality, and known history
• Country of registration: United Kingdom (imported from France in 2021; originally delivered to Portugal)
• Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
• Technical specs: 2,500cc inline six-cylinder petrol with Lucas fuel injection, 4-speed manual gearbox with overdrive
• Paperwork: Original handbook, maintenance book, and extensive documentation from Portugal, France, and the UK; French and Portuguese paperwork retained

The Detail

• Paintwork refreshed in 2018 in metallic grey; the vendor reports it continues to present well with only a few light storage scratches
• The vendor describes the bodywork as in good order with flush door-fit and well-kept sills
• Interior is original; the vendor states it is not faded or worn, with firm and comfortable seats
• Refurbished Lucas PI pump, loop hose, and pressure relief valve fitted, with a refurbished spare pump included
• Clutch master cylinder refurbished and a new, smaller bore slave cylinder fitted for improved throw
• Two new steering gaiters fitted
• New old stock MPH speedometer installed
• Stag 14-inch steel wheels, shot-blasted and painted, with Rostyle wheel trims
• Set of new Uniroyal 195R14 tyres fitted
• New Hella RHD H4/H1 headlights with Philips bulbs
• New Lucas Square 8 fog lamps fitted
• New electric two-tone horns fitted
• Overdrive gear stick reinstated to factory specification
• Original bonnet badge reinstated
• Spin-on oil filter conversion fitted
• Spare keyset obtained
• We're told that the car is kept garaged and taken out only on agreeable days

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